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If a1= 7 and r=3, find a4

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Answer:

a4 = 189

Explanation:

Geometric sequence:

In a geometric sequence, the quotient r between consecutive terms is always the same.

The nth term of the sequence is given by:


a_n = a_1*r^(n-1)

In which
a_1 is the first term.

In this question:


a_1 = 7, r = 3

The fourth term is:


a_4 = 7*3^3 = 189

So

a4 = 189

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